Black Ice Quartz Necklace

by Nancy Chase

Category: Contemporary
Technique(s): Chain Making
Skill Level: Beginner

This Tibetan rutilated quartz pendant is set between silver chain, and black onyx beads. It has an "S" clasp closure. This design is perfect to set a heavier pendant that will stay centered on the chain. The finished necklace is 23 inches in length.

Materials

Sterling Silver Cable Chain 5.4x4mm - 10 Feet

C8-100U

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Price: $109.97
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Matte Onyx 6mm Round Beads - 8 Inch Strand

A1-291

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Price: $7.35
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Onyx 6mm Faceted Rondelle Beads - 8 Inch Strand

A1-325

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Price: $13.65
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Sterling Silver Jump Ring Open (.051) 16ga. 9mm Heavy - Pack of 10

K11-36

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Price: $11.02
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Sterling Silver Head Pin (.020) 24GA 3 inch - Pack of 10

K8-19

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Price: $4.86
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Sterling Silver S Hook Clasp 17mm - Pack of 1

K3-145

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Price: $3.48
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rutilated quartz pendant

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Sterling Silver Split Ring Round 5mm - Pack of 10

K11-67

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Price: $2.64
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Tools

6.5 Inch Long Flat Nose Pliers - Pack of 1

G2-74

G2-74
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Price: $9.87
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Round Nose Wire Pliers

G2-507

G2-507
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Price: $32.95
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C.H.P Milano Italian Flush Cutter, 5 1/2 Inches

PLR-487.00

PLR-487.00
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Instructions

Step 1

Using wire cutters, cut cable chain into pieces as follows: two 3-link chains, two 5 1/2 chains, two 2 inch chains, and one 3 1/2 inch chain.

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Step 2

Open 1 split ring and attach to one 9mm jump ring, and one 3-link chain. Close the split ring. Repeat with remaining split ring, 9mm ring, and 3-link chain. The 9mm rings will attach to each side of the clasp.

Step 3

Thread one round onyx bead onto the middle of a headpin. Bend each end close to the bead at a 90 degree angle, using the flat nose pliers. Bend each end into a loop using the round nose pliers. Cut off remaining wire. Repeat this step with the remaining round bead.

Step 4

Open the loops slightly with the pliers and attach the 3-link chain to one end of the bead wire loop, and 1 piece of the 5 1/2 inch chain to the other side of the bead wire loop. Close the loops using the round nose pliers. Repeat this step with the remaining round bead, 3-link chain, and 5 1/2 inch chain.

Step 5

Rondelle beads links. Thread 2 rondelle beads to the middle of a head pin. Bend each end at a 90 degree angle close to the beads, using the flat nose pliers. Make a loop with the round nose pliers but do not close completely around the wire stem. Cut off the remaining wire. Repeat this step making 3 more sets of rondelle connectors - threading 2 rondelle beads to each head pin.

Step 6

Thread the pendant through the 3 1/2 inch chain. On each end of this chain attach a rondelle connector. Close the loop with the round nose pliers.

Step 7

Working up both sides of the necklace, on each side of the rondelle connectors attach the 2 inch chain. Wrap the wire through the chain end and close the loop with the round nose pliers.

Step 8

Attach the 2 remaining rondelle connectors to each side of the 2 inch chain ends. Attach the rondelles to each end of the 5 inch chain.
This completes the necklace.

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Nancy Chase

Creating, gifting, selling my original jewelry designs to friends, and clients over the years, I know how timeless a well made piece of jewelry becomes. There are always trends, innovations, novel materials to work with - curiosity about new tools and supplies. Inspiration comes from my love of the outdoors, practicing yoga, gardening and cooking. It is wonderful to share techniques and make connections with other people who appreciate handmade crafts.